Christmas Graz and the chocolate factory
Overview
Program of the trip
Highlights of the excursion:
· visit the Zotter chocolate factory and
indulge your taste buds with a chocolate tasting
· ascend the castle hill
"Schlossberg" with its famous clock tower
· discover Graz's old town
(UNESCO World Heritage)
· main square, cathedral, castle
bakery, the mausoleum where Ferdinand II rests
· admire the ice nativity scene in
the foyer of the town hall
· refresh yourself with mulled wine and
tea at the pre-Christmas stalls
Departure from various locations across Slovenia in the morning hours. Drive past Celje and Maribor, where the remaining passengers will join us, to Austrian Styria where a true chocolate factory stands. With a spoon we will, if desired (extra charge when booking), wander among numerous types of chocolate and try each one. Pure heaven! After the tour, which lasts approximately an hour and a half, we will head to Graz, the capital of Austrian Styria. The beautiful old town is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. We will stroll along the Main Square to the Franciscan church, the provincial house, the parish church, the cathedral, past numerous museums and important cultural buildings. If desired, we can ascend the castle hill, from where there is a lovely view over the city. We will see the clock tower, the city's symbol, which rises majestically above the old town. We will allow some free time for refreshments among the Christmas stalls. Late afternoon return towards home, arriving in the evening hours.
Dates
- 28.11.2026
- 05.12.2026, 12.12.2026, 19.12.2026
- Guaranteed
- Almost guaranteed
BOARDING LOCATIONS:
· Ljubljana (Dolgi most parking at 09:00); 28.11.,
5.12., 12.12. and 19.12.2026
· Kranj (MC Primskovo at 08:30); 12.12.2026
· Celje (Zlatorog Hall at 10:00); 28.11., 5.12.,
12.12. and 19.12.2026
· Slovenska Bistrica (parking in front of SPAR at 10:30);
28.11., 5.12., 12.12. and 19.12.2026
· Maribor (outer part of Mlinska bus station at 10:45); 28.11.,
5.12., 12.12. and 19.12.2026
· Koper (former Soča at 07:40); 5.12.2026
· Postojna (Ravmarkomanda at 08:35); 28.11., 5.12.,
19.12.2026
· Nova Gorica (MC Kromberk - parking by the restaurant at 07:40); 28.11.2026, 19.12.2026
· Ajdovščina (bus station at 08:05); 28.11.2026,
19.12.2026
Price
PRICE INCLUDES:
· transportation by a tourist coach according to the program,
· tolls and road charges,
· any parking fees,
· outdoor guided visits according to the program,
· Slovenian escort,
· organization of the excursion,
· VAT.
PRICE:
· departure from Maribor and Slovenska Bistrica: from €33/person
· departure from Celje: from €36/person
· departure from Ljubljana: from €38/person
· departure from Kranj and Postojna: from €46/person
· departure from Koper, Nova Gorica and Ajdovščina: from €50/person
POSSIBLE SUPPLEMENTS WHEN BOOKING:
· entrance with chocolate tasting: adults €23.90; teenagers 11–17 years €19.90; children 6–10 years €14.90; children 4–5 years €7.90; children 0–3 years free.
MANDATORY SUPPLEMENT FOR A SMALL GROUP:
· from 36 to 44 passengers: €12
· from 25 to 35 passengers: €24
IMPORTANT: we reserve the right to reverse the order of pickups and the execution of the excursion, provided that we do not change the content of the program. Departures from each departure point are guaranteed with a minimum of 15 registered persons. Final notice about departure for one-day excursions will be sent 3 days before departure.